A big threat to photographic freedom is looming on the horizon. We have always felt free to click pictures wherever we went, whether in a city or a hill station or even an art gallery. We therefore expect to have the same freedom when we tour abroad on holiday. Well, some people want to change that. A French member of the European Parliament by the name of Jean Cavada wanted to … [Read more...]

No other category of imaging excites photographers as much as wildlife. Capturing wildlife in their natural habitat is a challenge and sometimes requires skills other than photography. Some research into animal behaviour can be helpful and the photographer should be skilled at concealing his presence as well as be able to stalk animals or birds. In the olden days, getting the … [Read more...]

There is no greater enjoyment in photography than shooting pictures of exciting locales and then marveling at the end results you get. Landscape photography is one of the most satisfying aspects of photography. It also satisfies your urge to travel and explore. To enjoy landscape photography, you need not have the best of equipment. A good quality travel zoom compact will … [Read more...]

FASHION AND BEAUTY SPECIAL June 2015 For Online Subscription Digital Subscription Fashion photography is, perhaps, the most demanding and challenging sector in the imaging industry. To become a good fashion photographer, an apprenticeship under a well known professional photographer is almost a must. Understanding the interplay of light is also a must. To be a good … [Read more...]

Underwater Special May 2015 For Online Subscription Digital Subscription Good photography captures faithfully the interplay of light reacting with the subject. New challenges arise when the camera is taken underwater and good exciting pictures are to be produced. Underwater photography poses new creative challenges in the form of poor and different lighting, level of … [Read more...]